Nonprofit Consulting & Fundraising in Boston

Boston is a historical and cultural hub, making it home to many thriving nonprofits. 

With over three decades of experience, Orr Group’s fundraising experts understand how to help Boston-area nonprofits launch successful fundraising programs, build effective teams, and secure a lasting legacy. Our hands-on, embedded approach means every strategy we create for your organization is uniquely tailored to your strengths and positioned for sustainable impact.

Nonprofit Services We Provide in Boston

Advisory Services

Our advisory services help nonprofits design and implement strategic initiatives that strengthen fundraising performance and advance mission-driven goals. Orr Group partners with executive leaders, development staff, and boards to translate vision into actionable strategies that attract philanthropic investment and drive sustainable growth.

Examples of our support include:

  • Development Audits
  • Campaign Planning and Feasibility Studies
  • Gift Planning Assessments
  • Strategic Planning
  • Case Development

Capacity Building

Our capacity building services strengthen nonprofit operations and position organizations for long-term success. We provide the expertise, project management, and strategic guidance needed to streamline systems, enhance collaboration, and scale efficiently. Every engagement is tailored to your team’s goals, ensuring sustainable growth and greater impact.

Examples of our support include:

  • Campaign Management
  • Database Assessments and Implementation
  • AI and Automation
  • Pipeline Development and Moves Management
  • Event Strategy and Execution
  • Planned Giving Administration and Training

Donor Engagement

Our donor engagement services embed experienced fundraisers within your team to expand capacity, deepen donor relationships, and accelerate revenue growth. Working as an embedded partner, Orr Group manages portfolios, leads fundraising strategies, and strengthens board and staff engagement to advance your mission and fundraising goals.

Examples of our support include:

  • Interim Development Leadership
  • Gift Officer Support (Individual, Corporate, Foundation, Planned)
  • Board Assessment, Training and Transformation
  • Board Recruitment
  • Staff Training and Coaching

Talent Management

Our talent management services align people strategy with organizational performance to help nonprofits attract, develop, and retain top talent. We partner with nonprofits to provide interim HR support, assess organizational health, and enhance recruitment and retention practices that build strong, inclusive cultures.

Examples of our support include:

  • Full-Service Recruitment and Hiring Support
  • HR and Staffing Assessments
  • Outsourced HR and Finance Leadership
  • Training, Coaching and Culture Building
  • Organizational Design and Outplacement Services

Why Choose Orr Group in Boston

As a global center for education, healthcare, and innovation, Boston boasts a sophisticated philanthropic landscape where world-class institutions and emerging nonprofits alike compete for support. Orr Group offers the regional expertise and analytical approach Boston organizations need to cut through the noise, engage prospects, and drive sustainable revenue.

We don’t advise from the sidelines; we fully integrate into your team. Our approach combines proven models of success with creative, customized solutions designed for your specific organization. With our firsthand experience as fundraisers and strategic thought leaders for nonprofits across the region, our approach ensures we understand New England’s philanthropic ecosystem inside and out.

The bottom line? We deliver strategies that are ambitious yet grounded, helping your organization achieve lasting impact in Boston and beyond.

How We’ve Helped Boston Nonprofits Grow

Blue Square Alliance Against Hate

Amidst exponential momentum in recent years, Blue Square Alliance faced a significant challenge when it received over 25,000 unsolicited contributions but lacked the infrastructure to effectively quality, cultivate, and steward these new supporters.

Orr Group partnered with Blue Square Alliance to strengthen its fundraising operations, starting with building a qualified portfolio of Blue Square Alliance’s top 75 – 100 prospective donors and implementing a CRM solution to streamline donor management. As giving grew, we expanded our work to improve its database systems, support annual campaign efforts, and introduce AI and automation workflows that now save Blue Square Alliance’s team at least one hour of manual work each week.

By establishing robust development processes and providing ongoing fundraising support with Orr Group, the organization is positioned for long-term philanthropic growth and sustained impact in mobilizing individuals to stand against hate.

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